The European Commission has launched the PreparEU Advisory Group, which will be responsible for providing strategic advice to the Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, on the best way to tackle the increasing risks of disasters, including extreme weather events and wildfires. President Ursula […]
Commissioners Kubilius and Lahbib are strengthening global disaster risk management through space-based technologies
To mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the European Commission is organising the first interregional dialogue entitled ‘From Space to the Ground: Strengthening community resilience to natural hazards through space technologies’. The dialogue marked the start of a process to further strengthen international cooperation with a view to anticipating, preparing for and responding […]
The Commission grants €134.8 million to Spain and Romania following fires and floods
The European Commission has decided to allocate 134.8 million euros from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support recovery efforts in Spain and Romania following the major natural disasters of 2025. Spain will receive €120.5 million following a devastating summer marked by a prolonged drought, extreme heatwaves and three waves of major wildfires. The […]